Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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